How do I maintain my determination when the horrors of drinking fade?

[@moanaoneil7725]

I too chose to drink to cope with a difficult situation. That was 13 years ago and I have drunk daily ever since with no off switch. Now I know why. Day 32 and it’s another tool for my sober toolbox. Thank you Annie. This video is a keeper!

[@ThisNakedMind]

We would love an update on how you're doing now!

[@steveyoung3309]

Using alcohol for many years to relieve stressful situations, I realized that each situation became harder and harder. The stress compiles greater every time, especially when awaiting difficult medical diagnosis. I've also realized that my prayers are far more powerful under a clear mind. Faith over fear.

[@ThisNakedMind]

Yes!! That's my mantra!

[@S.G..E555]

Over 10 wks sober.. energy levels are going up all the time.. feeling better in every aspect of life.. saved so much money it’s crazy.. proud of being better to my family... and yet saw my drinking * buddies* yesterday I was tempted to make plans to see them today as I’m off work... drink it’s the only drug you have to explain why you don’t want it.... ✌️

[@ThisNakedMind]

Hope you continue to find your freedom.

[@peg3911]

I so appreciate the way you bring science and data into this experience. It has been so so important for me. Thank you.

[@ThisNakedMind]

I think it's much harder to argue with science than emotion.

[@cherylscotto7910]

loved the topic of drinking to relieve stress and how the brain begins to believe alcohol is vital for our survival. That is so crazy! Our brain registers it as what we need to survive - SCARY - I was using wine as a stress reliever for a long time!

[@ThisNakedMind]

I did too!

[@timcrumpton206]

This vlog is so valuable, and so timely for me (AGAIN!) I'm sure so many of your followers will appreciate it...Very approriate too for all those who have just completed DRY JANUARY...(IN UK)

[@jeanieolahful]

Great advice, Annie. Alcohol never helps when you’re going through a traumatic time, it just makes things worse.

[@ThisNakedMind]

Totally agree!

[@n2cable]

To 1 of your points....Sobriety does bring you closer to the "Feel". The feel of emotions. The highes and lows and pain and happiness. Its a trip tbh! I wasnt expecting that!

[@ThisNakedMind]

It certainly does.

[@valleymomtv3409]

Thank you for posting this reminder!

[@ThisNakedMind]

Of course!

[@KarlBreaux]

Great channel

[@ThisNakedMind]

Thank you!!

[@nunziepeterman1710]

Once again the timing of this podcast was right on for me! Thankyou!

[@ThisNakedMind]

You're so welcome!

[@annhoneycutt7867]

Enjoyed your video as always. You mentioned that you plan to air the video where you intentionally got drunk. i sure hope you do show it soon. It could benefit so many people who are struggling. Thanks.

[@ThisNakedMind]

You can watch that here - www.alcoholexperiment.com/drunkforscience

[@carlenwahl8309]

Not drinking seems to be easy for me at the moment however I've replaced it with eating and just cognitive dissonance around eating. Só just want to be free from all this chatter and numbing out....clearly my subconscious ID is so strongly wired to numb out....slippery road

[@ThisNakedMind]

Tackle one issue at a time and work through them.

[@ThisNakedMind]

"It's Pleasure Unwoven by Dr. Kevin McCauley... and let me find the you tube lecture. Here is the you tube lecture: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGPInpqoh9SHaMU"

[@miguelstevens3042]

Very interesting part of how when people drink when in trauma, it can rewire them to think they need alcohol for survival, are there any articles, books about this behaviour?

[@ThisNakedMind]

www.livescience.com/22915-alcohol-abuse-may-rewire-brain.html

[@PATRICIABOEIRAFITNESS]

love your videos! did you ever make a video of you drinking alone? that's really interesting to me lol

[@ThisNakedMind]

I did!

[@virginiasmith5278]

6:30 ANNIE, CAN YOU PLEAS EXTRAPOLATE ON THIS?

[@ThisNakedMind]

Can you send your questions to [e-mail]?

[@mhayes9370]

Making effort everyday to stay AF